Canadian artist Dax, whose compositions are known for their deep and engaging narratives and unique style, comes with a story that explores the psychological implications of toxic relationships in his new song, "Narcissist," with Phix. Dax, who once aspired to play basketball for a career, began to pursue music in college instead, and then became an outstanding rapper, being found by SoundCloud and composing hits...

When the Malaga-based duo My State unleashed "Its Whatever", I half-expected my speakers to start smoking—or at least demand an apology for the sudden surge in voltage. It is rare to hear a track that captures the precise auditory frequency of snapping a pencil in half out of sheer frustration, but here we are. This isn't polite radio fodder. It is high-octane pop-rock that forgot...